Five die in Kunene accident Following the latest mass-casualty accident this weekend a total of 617 people have lost their lives on Namibia''s roads since the beginning of this year.The statistics compiled by the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA Fund) until 20 November this year indicate that there has been a decrease of 1% in fatalities compared to the same period last year.
According to the Fund there have been 3 601 crashes recorded during the recorded period and 6 180 injuries. These figures indicate a downward trend in crashes by 5% while injuries decreased by 9% in comparison with the same period last year.
The latest mass-casualty accident was reported on Sunday afternoon at Otjerunda, some 25 kilometres south of Opuwo in the Kunene Region and claimed the lives of five people.
The accident occurred after a sedan and a pick-up collided on the Opuwo-Omakange road.
Four women and a man were killed in the accident, while five others were critically injured, including the driver of the sedan.
Three of those involved in the crash died at the scene of the accident while two died while receiving treatment at the Opuwo State Hospital. Those injured in the crash were transported to the Oshakati State Hospital for treatment.
The MVA Fund yesterday expressed its condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and injured.
The Fund also requested the families of the deceased to contact the nearest MVA Fund Service Centre for more information on how to claim benefits.
ELLANIE SMIT